Obit: John Griffin

Obit: John Griffin

June 10th, 2012 in Obituaries

Location: Hamilton county

John William Griffin, 83, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Friday, July 8, 2012, at his residence.He was the son of the late John and Bernice Griffin and was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori; sister, Francis Wilson; and niece, Kenni Wilson.John worked as a truck driver in Hollywood, Fla. before moving to Chattanooga several years ago.He was especially fond of his dog Perdita who passed away a few weeks ago.Survivors include his two daughters, Bernice (Darren) Delaney, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Shelly and family; granddaughters, Mallary and Caitlyn; brother, Pat Griffin, of Lakeland, Fla.; sister, Ilene Bunker, of Toledo, OH; niece, Suzi Wilson, of Fla.; and nephews, Bobby Wilson, of Fla., and Mike Wilson, of Bristol, Tenn.There will be no visitation at the funeral home.The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343.